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A skier in an orange jacket and black pants skis down a snowy path, surrounded by frosted trees, embodying the joy and preparation needed for winter sports.

How to Layer for Skiing or Snowboarding (Using Used Clothing Only)

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Staying warm in winter sports isn’t about buying the newest $500 jacket on the wall. It’s about understanding layers.

A curious black bear cub peers from a snowy forest, hinting at the need for bear canisters to protect wildlife.

Where Are You Legally Required to Use a Bear Canister in Colorado?

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Where are you legally required to use a bear canister in Colorado? The short answer, Maroon Bells Wilderness & Rocky Mountain National Park.

A dirt path winds through a vibrant green meadow towards jagged mountain peaks, inviting adventure and exploration.

5 Best Colorado Weekend Backpacking Trips

Whitney Schuettpelz
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Are you looking for a great weekend backpacking trip in Colorado? Start here! This is our go-to list of the best backpacking trips that are the perfect length for 2 to 3 days.

Snowy A-frame hut nestled in the mountains, inviting weary skiers for a cozy rest on their backcountry adventure.

7 Tips for Planning Your First 10th Mountain Division Hut Trip

Whitney Schuettpelz
Tagged: How-To & Advice

You’ve probably heard 10th Mountain Division hut trips are the must-do winter trip in Colorado. It’s certainly not an experience to be missed.

Hikers explore the red rock formations at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, a scenic Denver area destination for outdoor adventure.

Views and Brews 2.0: Our List of Top Hike-Brewery Combos Near Denver

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Here is our go-to list of quick day hikes that are a short distance from one of Colorado’s must-visit breweries. Hit the trail, grab a brew, tip your bartender. That’s what we call a full day.

Hikers ascend a snow-covered fourteener under a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of challenge and adventure.

Your First Five 14ers

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Is this the year that you tackle your first 14er? There are five beginner 14ers within a short drive from Denver. Bookmark it. Plan it. Make it happen!

A lone snowshoer trudges through a snowy alpine landscape, evoking a sense of peaceful solitude in the mountains.

Go Snowshoeing. Stop for a Drink. This is Where.

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Beverage pairings don't always mean matching wine with a great cheese. Here is our list of trail | bar combos if you want to go snowshoeing near Denver.

A weathered "Welcome to Colorful Colorado" sign stands in the vast, dry landscape, evoking a sense of adventure and stark beauty.

The 7 Things You DON'T Need for Your Colorado Hiking Trip

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

As a local outdoor gear shop, we’re always here to educate people about the things that they need for an adventure. But what about the things that you don’t need?

Golden sunlight illuminates a cozy orange tent pitched near a tranquil lake, evoking a peaceful camping escape in nature.

7 Great Dispersed Camping Spots Near Denver

Jimmy Funkhouser
Tagged: How-To & Advice

Are you looking for great camping near Denver, but what something a little more private than Cherry Creek State Park? Start here for great dispersed camping near Denver.

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